Don’t mention the pound!

21 April 2023

The British pound was the best performing G10 currency in the first quarter of 2023. And another double-digit inflation print has helped it on its way in April too, in anticipation of more tight monetary policy to come.

But has the Bank of England lost control of inflation and does it need reform? The Australians are set to do just that with their central bank.

The US dollar, meanwhile, is under outright attack. But should UK investors be concerned?

Find out, from Nigel Farage…

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